Fall/Injury Scotland

Goat Fell mountain, Arran

Thursday, 19 February 2026

A climber fell over 1,500 feet off Goat Fell mountain on Arran after encountering icy conditions. Despite sustaining injuries during the fall and subsequent trek for help, he was eventually found by members of the public and treated at a local hospital.

Outcome: Injured but survived; received medical treatment.

Responding team

Arran MRT — team website ↗

Source

Climber survives 1,500ft fall before running four miles to get help news · bbc.co.uk

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